Nothin’ but a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal
Paramount+ has released the official trailer for the upcoming docuseries "Nothin’ but a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal", which premieres exclusively on the streamer on September 17. The three-part series promises to take viewers on a wild ride through the notorious ’80s hard rock phenomenon, featuring iconic bands such as Poison, Def Leppard, Guns N’ Roses, Quiet Riot, Skid Row, W.A.S.P., and Great White.
A Journey Through the ’80s Hard Rock Explosion
Directed by Jeff Tremaine, the creator of "Jackass" and "The Dirt", "Nothin’ but a Good Time" is based on Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour’s 2021 book of the same name, a comprehensive oral history of the ’80s hard rock explosion. The docuseries promises to deliver an in-depth look at the era, featuring interviews with those who lived it, including Bret Michaels, Stephen Pearcy, Nuno Bettencourt, Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo, and Riki Rachtman, among many others.
The Rise and Fall of ’80s Hair Metal
As the trailer shows, the ’80s hard rock scene was marked by excess, rebellion, and a sense of limitless possibility. "It was an exciting time in music — it was amazing," says Bret Michaels in the trailer. "We bet on ourselves, and when it paid off, it was awesome." However, as the trailer also hints, what went up inevitably had to come down. "It was nothin’ but a good time?" says former Guns N’ Roses and Great White manager Alan Niven. "Not the fucking life I lived."
A Story of Excess and Addiction
The trailer also touches on the darker side of the ’80s hard rock scene, with band members struggling with addiction and personal demons. "I feel like I’m gonna die, so I probably shouldn’t be doing this band," reflects L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns.
A New Generation of Fans
"Nothin’ but a Good Time" is the second ’80s hard rock docuseries to hit Paramount+ in a little over a year, following last summer’s "I Wanna Rock: The ’80s Metal Dream". The series promises to appeal to a new generation of fans who are discovering the music and excess of the ’80s for the first time.
Top 30 Glam Metal Albums
Check out our gallery of the top 30 glam metal albums of the ’80s:
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FAQs
Q: What is "Nothin’ but a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal"?
A: "Nothin’ but a Good Time" is a three-part docuseries that explores the ’80s hard rock phenomenon, featuring iconic bands such as Poison, Def Leppard, Guns N’ Roses, Quiet Riot, Skid Row, W.A.S.P., and Great White.
Q: Who is the director of the series?
A: The series is directed by Jeff Tremaine, the creator of "Jackass" and "The Dirt".
Q: What is the basis for the series?
A: The series is based on Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour’s 2021 book of the same name, a comprehensive oral history of the ’80s hard rock explosion.
Q: When does the series premiere?
A: The series premieres exclusively on Paramount+ on September 17.
Q: Will the series appeal to new fans?
A: Yes, the series promises to appeal to a new generation of fans who are discovering the music and excess of the ’80s for the first time.
